A nurse understands that the presence of a personality disorder is most clearly signaled by a:
A) Deviation from society's established and accepted norms.
B) Persistent, maladaptive response pattern over time.
C) Pervasive and unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust.
D) Sense of self-importance and an unlimited need for attention.
B
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1. Palpating the trachea 2. Positioning the infant upright on the parent's shoulder 3. Lifting the head and turning it from side to side while the infant is lying supine 4. Documenting the short neck as abnormal for development
A nurse is admitting a non-English speaking patient to the hospital unit. Which is the best method of obtaining data from the patient?
a. Asking the other family members to help interpret b. Performing a physical examination on the patient c. Interviewing the patient using a professional interpreter d. Attempting to obtain past medical records for this patient
In restorative nursing care, who is given the right to become the expert in the health care of the patient?
a. the physician c. the family b. the physical therapist d. the patient
Provide examples of what information you would like to see in an interview guide for a nurse coming to a medical-surgical unit. Candidates may vary in their experience
What will be an ideal response?